Smokey fuel  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> Glow Engines, Gas Engines, Fuel & Mfg Support Forums >> RC Fuels >> Smokey fuel
Page: [1]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Smokey fuel - 11/2/2003 2:28:03 PM   
aimmaintenance



Posts: 693
Joined: 9/11/2003
From: Montpelier, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Is there anything that can be added to your fuel that will produce a smoke trail.
I realize it wouldn't smoke nearly as much as a regular smoke system but just a trail a little more than an overly rich engine would be cool.
Would adding a teaspoon of 2stroke oil (like chainsaw stuff) work.
What would be the adverse affects on the engine?
Wanna try a few things just don't know what.

_____________________________

If it's still in one piece means I haven't flown it yet.
       Post #: 1

RE: Smokey fuel - 11/2/2003 5:37:27 PM   
Jim Thomerson



Posts: 2825
Joined: 10/9/2002
From: Austin, TX, USA
Status: offline 		I take it you have not seen a Fox stunt 35 being flown on 29% castor fuel. I would suggest adding some castor to your fuel, little at a time and see how it works.

Here is another possibility. A CL speed flyer once told me he had mixed some fuel with Wesson cooking oil and that it mixed fine. I wonder if a small amount of cooking oil added to your fuel would make smoke without damage. Easy to suggest when we are talking about your engine and not mine.

Jim

< Message edited by Jim Thomerson -- 11/3/2003 3:08:40 AM >

(in reply to aimmaintenance)
       Post #: 2

RE: Smokey fuel - 11/3/2003 12:58:36 PM   
aimmaintenance



Posts: 693
Joined: 9/11/2003
From: Montpelier, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I have a an old fox 15 that I think I'm gonna set up on a bench and try different stuff.
If I kill the engine it's no big deal.

_____________________________

If it's still in one piece means I haven't flown it yet.

(in reply to Jim Thomerson)
       Post #: 3

RE: Smokey fuel - 11/3/2003 1:49:23 PM   
Sport_Pilot



Posts: 7728
Joined: 1/21/2002
From: Acworth, GA, USA
Status: offline 		I would suggest trying some all castor fuel also. You can buy it from Sig or Fox. Or buy some castor oil and mix your own. That said, a small amount of kerosine (less than 5%) may mix in the fuel and produce some smoke, just make sure to add some oil to keep the oil percentage the same. I haven't tried this, but I have a hunch it would work.

(in reply to aimmaintenance)
       Post #: 4

RE: Smokey fuel - 11/3/2003 3:29:20 PM   
fritzthecat



Posts: 383
Joined: 1/5/2002
From: New Orleans, LA, USA
Status: offline 		Try some CoolPower 30% Heli Fuel. It smokes like crazy.

Fritz

(in reply to Sport_Pilot)
       Post #: 5

RE: Smokey fuel - 11/4/2003 11:43:38 AM   
aimmaintenance



Posts: 693
Joined: 9/11/2003
From: Montpelier, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I gotta keep the nitro content down. My fox engine thats gonna be the test bed for this little experiment doesn't like it. 10% is about as high as I can go before it starts runnin ****ty.
I read somewhere in these forums about peanut oil also.. Hmmm
I wonder about diesel fuel added to it. Hmmm
Any more thoughts ya'all have keep em coming.

_____________________________

If it's still in one piece means I haven't flown it yet.

(in reply to fritzthecat)
       Post #: 6

RE: Smokey fuel - 11/7/2003 12:02:22 AM   
Mike Denest



Posts: 725
Joined: 5/21/2002
From: Newark, DE, USA
Status: offline 		When I'm at the field with my Ergo, the guys have me dust the skeeters


quote:

ORIGINAL: fritzthecat

Try some CoolPower 30% Heli Fuel. It smokes like crazy.

Fritz


_____________________________

Mike Denest
R/C as it used to be: http://www.vintagercsociety.org

(in reply to fritzthecat)
       Post #: 7

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> Glow Engines, Gas Engines, Fuel & Mfg Support Forums >> RC Fuels >> Smokey fuel
Page: [1]





Jump to:


Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Member Video Posts | RCU Video Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America

Kaango.com Classifieds

0.594RCU1